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Edinburgh’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 3-day experiences in and around Edinburgh. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, running times and who to book through.
3-day Highlands and Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh with live storytelling, Glenfinnan and Skye icons, Inverness nights, and optional Loch Ness.
Most Popular“A wonderful three-day trip to the Scottish Highlands. The pace of the tour was comfortable, the driver was professional and reliable, and I truly enjoyed the whole journey.”
3 days from Edinburgh to Skye and the Highlands with Glenfinnan Viaduct, Inverness, Loch Ness lore, plus Culloden and more.
“We had an amazing experience right from checking into the busand then the interesting story telling approach of NiCk our tour captain. He had a knack of sharing wiyh us historical facts and anecdotes which gave us a good glimpse of Scottish culture and history.all in all it was a very nice experience.”
Small-group Skye and Highlands tour from Edinburgh with a 16-seat Mercedes, two nights in Portree, and Nessie-style stops.
“The trip to Skye was an excellent way to see Scotland. Our driver/guide, Chris, was knowledgeable, entertaining, and friendly, providing historical information and telling Scottish tales during the trip. Be prepared for walking and hiking on uneven, muddy, and slick surfaces, as well as in all types of weather so that you don’t miss out…”
3 days from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Isle of Skye, and the Highlands—scenic stops, myth-filled walks, and Loch Ness towns by coach.
“The tour could not have been better. Cliff was a fantastic tour guide he was telling us all the history of every part of Scotland that we passed through to get to Isle of Skye. He is also a very good hiker and photographer and gave us tips to get the best photos of the…”
Small-group Isle of Skye from Edinburgh with Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Loch Ness, and Portree stays. Includes transport and 2 nights.
“The itinerary is packed with stops and places to visit. Scot our guide did a good job rearranging the itinerary to meet the ever changing Highlands weather and accommodated a couple add on stops along the way”
3 days of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness from Edinburgh with a small-group bus tour, Portree overnight, and classic castle scenery.
Edinburgh to Skye by coach, with the Jacobite steam train ride to Mallaig plus Glencoe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, and Portree time.
“Every stop is picturesque and well planned! While some bus tours can be very “touristy”, this one is subtle touristy. You hit all the proper notable spots but it doesn't feel like your being force feed the big ticket items.”
Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands loop from Edinburgh with B&B stays and breakfasts. Kilt Rock, Culloden, Loch Ness, Pitlochry.
“This was the highlight of our Scotland trip! It was a truly amazing experience. And our guide Kenny was the best! He really made the tour a special and got to know everyone. He played songs, had history/stories to share for everywhere we passed and stopped by. He even took us to see highland coos!…”
Three days from Edinburgh to Isle of Skye with a small group, 2 B&B nights in Portree, and guided stops from Glencoe to Neist Point.
3 days from Edinburgh through the Highlands and Isle of Skye. Eilean Donan, Skye views, Loch Ness and Culloden with a guide.
“We had a lot to cover as the scenery and historic sites were amazing. Only suggestion would be to add an extra day at the Isle of Skye as there was too much to see given the time.”
3 days from Edinburgh to Skye and the Highlands with Loch Ness, Storr, castles, and Harry Potter movie stops.
“This was weird because we were part of a bigger group That was not backpackers.”
Small-group Highlands in Spanish plus Skye treks, whisky culture, Loch Ness stops, and two nights in Plockton with breakfast included.
“Excelente roteiro! Excelentes acomodações!”
3-day Speyside whisky tour from Edinburgh with admissions, 2 nights in Grantown-on-Spey, and scenic Cairngorms driving by Mercedes mini-coach.
“A great Rabbies tour that's not too long. We experienced more than the tour listed due to our driver/guide Roger willing to think outside the box and be flexible. He made a few extra stops so we could enjoy some beautiful sights and history and his knowledge of the area was insightful. A great time.”
3 days from Edinburgh on a small-group Speyside trail: Lindores Abbey, Glenlivet, Cardhu, cooperage craft, tastings, plus 2 nights in Grantown-on-Spey.
Car-free 3-day Highlands tour from Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Skye by ferry, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry.
“It was perfect for not driving yourself on narrow winding roads. Our guide was very kind. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is the van was not adequate for four couples. We were somewhat tight and had to take turns being separated. They need to figure out a different type of transportation for…”
The Old Town and the New, the castle and the closes, and every road north into the Highlands.
